🥗 Kidney Diet Food
Science-Based Diet - Protecting Kidney Health
Proper Diet - The Key to Protecting Kidney Function
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 674 million people worldwide (GBD 2021). Scientific research has proven that an appropriate diet can slow disease progression, reduce complications, and significantly improve quality of life.
Scientifically Proven Benefits
🛡️ Protect Kidney Function
An appropriately protein-restricted diet helps reduce the burden on the kidneys, slowing the decline of kidney function in chronic kidney disease patients.
💊 Reduce Cardiovascular Complications
Controlling sodium, potassium, and phosphorus in the diet helps reduce the risk of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, and vascular calcification.
⚖️ Electrolyte Balance
Adjusting potassium, phosphorus, and calcium intake helps maintain electrolyte balance and prevent dangerous complications.
🔬 Reduce Uremic Toxins
Adjusting protein intake appropriately helps reduce urea production and toxic waste accumulation in the blood when kidney function declines.
🍽️ Improve Quality of Life
A science-based diet helps reduce fatigue, nausea, itching, and other uncomfortable symptoms, improving daily well-being and mental health.
⏰ Delay Dialysis
Adhering to a proper diet helps extend the time kidneys remain functional, delaying the need for dialysis or kidney transplant.
⚠️ Important Notice
Each patient has a different kidney condition. The diet should be personalized based on disease stage, blood test results, and overall health status. Please consult your doctor and a dietitian before making any dietary changes.
1.15
ml/min/1.73m²/year
Reduced rate of GFR decline
(MDRD Study)5-10 mmHg
Blood pressure reduction with sodium restriction
(KDOQI 2020)84%
Reduced risk of needing dialysis (VLPD)
(Garneata 2016)~11 months
Dialysis delay with VLPD
(Garneata 2016)Key Principles of the Kidney Diet
1. Protein Control
According to KDOQI 2020: Non-diabetic CKD stage 3-5 patients not on dialysis should limit protein to 0.55-0.6g/kg/day; with diabetes: 0.6-0.8g/kg/day. Prioritize high-quality protein. Dialysis patients need 1.0-1.2g/kg/day to maintain nutrition.
2. Sodium (Salt) Restriction
According to KDOQI 2020: Limit to < 2.3g sodium/day (< 100 mmol, equivalent to < 6g table salt). Helps control blood pressure, reduce edema, and decrease proteinuria when combined with medication. This is a critical factor in protecting kidney function.
3. Potassium Adjustment
Potassium should be controlled at 2-3g/day depending on blood test results. Avoid potassium-rich foods such as bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes when blood potassium is high. Hyperkalemia is a dangerous complication that can cause cardiac arrhythmia.
4. Phosphorus Restriction
Limit to 800-1000mg/day. High phosphorus causes bone loss and vascular calcification. Avoid processed foods, soft drinks, milk, and dairy products. KDOQI research recommends phosphorus control starting from CKD stage 3.
5. Adequate Calories and Micronutrients
Maintain adequate energy intake of 30-35 kcal/kg/day to prevent malnutrition. Supplement B vitamins, vitamin D, and iron as prescribed by your doctor. Malnutrition increases the risk of mortality 2-3 times in kidney patients.